Welcome to Italy! Meet your driver at Bari Airport and travel to your Hotel in Bari.

Check-in and overnight stay.

Meet your guide in your hotel lobby for the tour of Bari Vecchia.

The historic centre of Bari, commonly known as “Bari Vecchia,” is a labyrinth of narrow streets where you will delight in losing yourself, uncovering characterful views and hidden corners, and grand squares where you can admire buildings from many different eras.

The main stop is the Basilica of San Nicola, the foremost example of Apulian Romanesque architecture. It boasts a grand façade, simple yet unmistakable, and a tall bell tower — you will best admire its unassuming majesty by standing at the centre of the square. Inside, you can marvel at the golden treasures of San Nicola, the characteristic arches, and other tempting details. A peculiar feature is that this building houses two different faiths: Roman Catholic worship in the upper basilica, and Greek Orthodox worship in the lower crypt. This peculiarity stems from the veneration of Saint Nicholas, a saint deeply revered by both faiths.

Also worth visiting is the Cathedral of San Sabino, which reflects the Apulian Romanesque architectural style. Its distinctive features include the bell tower that dominates the old city of Bari, the rose window, the women’s galleries, the pulpit, the tabernacle and the crypt. Visiting the latter lets you travel back in time through the history of Apulia’s capital.

After the visit, meet your driver in the hotel lobby in Bari for the transfer to Polignano a Mare.

You will be accompanied by rickshaws carrying your luggage as you enter the historic centre of Polignano a Mare.

Check-in and overnight stay.

Free afternoon to enjoy the urban beaches, among them Cala Paura.

Overnight in Polignano a Mare.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a full day between Monopoli and Ostuni.

In Monopoli, an independent stop to explore the town at your own pace.

Then, onward to Ostuni, to a small and charming Trulli masseria, where a picnic awaits you in a small grove within the masseria: panzerotti, cold pasta, tiramisù served in a jar, and one drink per person are the ingredients that — laid out on a blanket on the ground — will carry you into another dimension, that of a life lived slowly.

Afterwards, the day continues on to Ostuni. In Ostuni, a guided visit through the white city.

At the end, return to your hotel in Polignano.

Overnight in Polignano a Mare.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and travel to Alberobello.

Alberobello’s main tourist attraction is its trulli, magical houses that, with this guided tour and our guide, you will also be able to step inside.

On this guided tour through Alberobello, you will uncover the hidden curiosities of the famous town of the trulli, unique rural dwellings built with dry-stone walls and topped with a conical dome. You will get up close with the Aia Piccola district and the Church of Sant’Antonio.

Afterwards, lunch at a restaurant in Alberobello.

Continue on to Martina Franca for free time in the small town.

Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Polignano a Mare.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and travel to Matera.

In Matera, meet your guide for a walk through the Sassi district.

The first stop of the walk will be in front of the Church of San Francesco, located on the street of the same name. Behind its late-Baroque exterior façade, the temple conceals a far older treasure: a fresco depicting the visit of Pope Urban II to Matera in 1093, preserved in the ancient crypt of Saints Peter and Paul. Next, you will walk to Matera Cathedral, dating back to the 13th century, which we will admire from the outside. Built in the Apulian Romanesque style, it stands in Civita, the district that — joining Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano — forms the historic centre of the city. These districts, with their characteristic houses carved into the rock and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represent one of the earliest human settlements on the Italian peninsula!

Walking through the characteristic winding lanes of the centre, we will see the Rock Church of Sant’Antonio Abate and also visit one of Matera’s many stone houses, to discover the origins of the rupestrian architecture that distinguishes this Lucanian city. Then we will set off again along Via Madonna delle Virtù, until we reach the Church of San Pietro Caveoso, whose fascinating history we will uncover. The temple also surprises with its spectacular position: perched on the edge of a cliff and close to a rock face, the church seems to emerge as though set into the landscape itself.

At the end, lunch at a typical trattoria in the centre of the Sassi.

Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Polignano a Mare.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby for the transfer to Lecce. You will be accompanied by rickshaws carrying your luggage as you leave the historic centre of Polignano a Mare.

Upon arriving in Lecce, luggage drop-off and a private walking tour with your guide.

The guided visit begins at Porta Napoli, where you will be welcomed by the imposing Obelisk, built in 1822 to a design by Luigi Cipolla, to commemorate Ferdinando Di Borbone’s arrival in Lecce. Its four façades recount the mythological history of the territories of Terra D’Otranto. Facing it, the majestic gate that grants access to the old town, built in Lecce stone in 1548 in homage to Charles V, does not go unnoticed.

The itinerary continues along Via Giuseppe Palmieri, among Baroque churches and palaces; along this street you will find the Church of San Luigi or Santa Maria della Porta, the Paisiello Theatre, and the Palazzo Palmieri, built in the 16th century but remodelled during the Baroque period.

You will continue on until you reach Piazza Duomo, a rare example of an “enclosed square” and one of the most beautiful in Italy. To enter this square, you must pass through the propylaeum; here you will find the beautiful Baroque cathedral dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, the 72-metre-high bell tower, the L-shaped bishop’s palace that recalls the carousel of the 1970s, and the Seminary Palace, today home to the Diocesan Museum.

You will continue along the main street until you reach the former Convent of the Teatini with its adjoining Church of Sant’Irene, patron saint of Lecce before being replaced by Sant’Oronzo.

The itinerary continues, crossing Piazzetta Castromediano, until you reach the Basilica of Santa Croce, symbol of Leccese Baroque, and the adjacent convent, or Palazzo dei Celestini.

Final stop at the evocative Piazza Sant’Oronzo, home to the amphitheatre, an extraordinary Roman relic of Lecce, the town hall, the small Church of San Marco, and the column bearing the statue of the city’s protector, Sant’Oronzo.

Overnight in Lecce.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and travel to Gallipoli.

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Gallipoli, a true gem nestled in the heart of Salento. Our guided tour will lead you to discover every corner of this town, which lives and breathes its centuries-old history and deeply rooted traditions. The tour begins at the historic “Greek” fountain, a silent witness to Gallipoli’s glorious past, and continues to the picturesque Church of Santa Cristina and the evocative old harbour. Crossing the ancient 17th-century bridge, a true bridge between eras and cultures, you will enter the beating heart of Gallipoli’s historic centre, a maze of alleys and squares that tell stories of the sea and of trade with distant lands. Your guide will lead you to discover the town’s most emblematic monuments, such as the majestic Castle, which dominates the surrounding waters, and the Cathedral of Sant’Agata, with its artistic treasures. You will also visit the Church of San Francesco d’Assisi, Purità Beach, a slice of urban paradise, and the oratory of the confraternity, guardian of age-old traditions. The Gallipoli Walking Tour is an experience that blends culture, history and natural beauty, offering you the chance to experience the city authentically, accompanied by stories that will enrich your journey with new perspectives and unforgettable emotions.

Afterwards, continue on to Santa Maria di Leuca, where you will enjoy a delicious sea-view lunch.

Free time in Santa Maria di Leuca and Castro Marina.

Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Lecce.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby. First stop, to meet your guide: Otranto.

For those wishing to discover a town with Eastern influences yet firmly rooted in the heel of Italy, Otranto is the perfect destination. You will be enchanted as you are welcomed within the imposing walls of the old town, or as you gaze upon the cathedral’s monumental mosaic, considered the largest in Europe.

Thanks to your guide in Otranto’s historic centre, you will hear the stories of the Turkish siege and of the 800 Martyrs of Otranto, who became saints and whose skeletons are kept in the cathedral. Or of when, from the top of Torre Matta, you can admire the silhouette of the Otranto coastline bathed by the sea.

The day continues on to Torre Vado for a private boat tour.

The tour departs from the marina of Torre Vado. During the excursion, you will visit the caves of the Ionian coast and the Adriatic Natural Park, until reaching the Mannute Complex (Adriatic Sea). You will be able to admire the view of Santa Maria di Leuca and the “heel of Italy’s boot” from the sea. The crew will share the special features and secrets of Salento’s most beautiful caves. There will be two swimming stops and a delightful aperitivo.

At the end, return to the hotel.

Overnight in Lecce.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and head to Brindisi Airport for your departure.